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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

off-piste

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.39 in modern English

Syllables
of-f-piste
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not specially prepared or designated for skiing, hence viewed as more exciting but also more dangerous.

adj

Deviating from what is seen as correct, usual or conventional.

adv

In off-piste locations.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Etymology tree English off- French pistebor. English piste English off-piste From off- + piste.

Phrases

off-pister

Antonyms

on-piste

Questions

What does off-piste mean?
Not specially prepared or designated for skiing, hence viewed as more exciting but also more dangerous.
Where does off-piste come from?
Etymology tree English off- French pistebor. English piste English off-piste From off- + piste.

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